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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate After Taking Cortisone Shot?

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Posted on Thu, 18 May 2017
Question: I took a cortisone shot this morning and my heart has been beating rapidly since then. I'm a 69 yr old male and I've been taking ibuprofen for back pain but have not had any since before the shot.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is due to the injection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, I would suggest that you should observe your heart rate for some time. It increases due to the cortisone injection and will settle towards normal after some time.
If it persists then contact your doctor for further management.
Drink water and have some rest for few hours.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate After Taking Cortisone Shot?

Brief Answer: It is due to the injection. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, I would suggest that you should observe your heart rate for some time. It increases due to the cortisone injection and will settle towards normal after some time. If it persists then contact your doctor for further management. Drink water and have some rest for few hours. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help. Regards. Thanks.